Glen Sturtevant
How Long Does the Vaccine Injury Legal Process Take?
It depends on the complexity of the case. Most SIRVA cases—shoulder injuries caused by a flu shot—are relatively simple cases and our...
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Vaccine Injury Blog
Legal Disclaimer: This blog is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure a disease. Nor is it intended as medical advice. The reader is responsible for their decisions and their health.
Whit Long
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Vaccine Injury Claims Process
Last month, the New York Times published an interesting article addressing vaccine injury claims and the process by which one must...
Whit Long
2 min read
Most Common Vaccine Injuries
For most, vaccines offer effective protection from many serious and life-threatening illnesses. When one receives a vaccination, the last...
Glen Sturtevant
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Three Things You Should Know About SIRVA Vaccine Injury
What is SIRVA? SIRVA stands for a condition commonly referred to as Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration. Each year,...
David Tierney
2 min read
How Much Money Has Been Paid in SIRVA Lawsuits?
Vaccines are not only incredibly safe, they are essential to prevent deadly and disabling diseases. However, adverse effects and...
David Tierney
2 min read
Injury or death by a vaccine not listed on the Vaccine Injury Table?
The Vaccine Injury Compensation Program ("VICP") can provide compensation to individuals who may have been injured by a vaccine. The VICP...
Whit Long
1 min read
Reporting Your Vaccine Injury to VAERS
The Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) is a national early warning system that is designed to detect possible safety problems...
David Tierney
2 min read
Measles Quarantines at California Universities
It cannot be stressed enough, vaccinations prevent diseases which are highly contagious and frequently deadly. Vaccinations nearly...
David Tierney
2 min read
Preventing Shoulder Pain After Vaccine Injection
One of the most common side effects from vaccines, particularly the seasonal flu vaccine, is a sore shoulder. This soreness can be...
Rawls Law Group
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Measles Outbreak State of Emergency in New York
You may have read recently about Rockland County in New York instituting a state of emergency in response to a measles outbreak. If not,...
Rawls Law Group
2 min read
What is the difference between a Personal Injury Lawyer and a Vaccine Injury Lawyer?
Many folks who feel they have been injured by a vaccine will want to contact a lawyer. In the old days, you might flip through a phone...
Rawls Law Group
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Is it normal to develop a fever after a vaccine?
Vaccines save millions of lives every year and protect against the development of harmful diseases. Like all medicine, however, vaccines...
Rawls Law Group
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Do vaccines cause meningitis or encephalitis?
Vaccines save millions of lives each year and protect against the development of, and natural infection with, harmful diseases, such as...
Rawls Law Group
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Which Vaccine Injuries Are Most Common?
First, it's important to define what an "injury" is for the purposes of the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). Many vaccines...
Rawls Law Group
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Measles Outbreak In Washington Due To Low Vaccination Rates
We want the world for our children. Most importantly, we want to keep them safe. Imagine if a choice you made in the name of your...
Rawls Law Group
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Does DTaP vaccine cause brain damage?
DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) vaccine can help protect children from diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. Most children who...
Rawls Law Group
2 min read
Adult Vaccine Recommendations
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends certain vaccines for adults. This is because some vaccines administered to a person when...
Rawls Law Group
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How common are allergic reactions to vaccines?
Afraid of an allergic reaction to vaccines? It’s a fairly common concern, however, the chances are one in a million. A vaccine allergy is...
Rawls Law Group
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Why are Cases of Shoulder Injuries from Vaccines Increasing?
The term SIRVA refers to “Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration.” It is a serious and painful injury that is recognized by...
Rawls Law Group
1 min read
What are the “Vaccine Table” injuries?
The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program was created by Congress in the 1980s. The Department of Health and Human Services...
Rawls Law Group
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When Does Flu Season Begin and When Will it Peak?
Flu season in the United States is already in full swing. According to the CDC, flu season runs from October through May, and peaks in...
Rawls Law Group
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SIRVA: A Risk with Every Vaccine
The term SIRVA stands for “Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration.” Some minor shoulder discomfort is common after many...
Rawls Law Group
2 min read
My child has a fever after a vaccine, what should I do?
The demonstrated effectiveness and life-saving value of vaccines cannot be overstated. However, side effects do exist. The good news,...
Rawls Law Group
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Is it safe to get a flu shot while pregnant?
With all the confusing, often times misleading, information that is out there about the safety of routine vaccinations, it’s...
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